The Branch Trust food hygiene rating
School/college/university · West Oxfordshire
The Branch Trust holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Old Bank, 16 Market Place, Chipping Norton, OX7 5NA
How it compares in West Oxfordshire
That puts The Branch Trust among the 957 places in West Oxfordshire holding top marks, 94% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 957 | 94% | ← The Branch Trust | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Branch Trust none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Branch Trust, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab Van Mobile caterer | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2018 |
| The Rolling Hills Burger Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Pink Salt Shed Manufacturers/packers | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2018 |
| The Old Mill Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bromleysofcotswolds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| The Fox Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about The Branch Trust
What is The Branch Trust's food hygiene rating?
The Branch Trust has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Oxfordshire Council on 29 July 2024.
Is The Branch Trust safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Branch Trust last inspected?
The Branch Trust was last inspected on 29 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Branch Trust?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Branch Trust compare to other places in West Oxfordshire?
94% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in West Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Branch Trust is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Oxfordshire Council inspects The Branch Trust and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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